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Rebecca Miller & Mya Bollan

Best temperature to wash your bedding to save money and kill bacteria

With the cost of energy bills at an all time time, many of us are looking for ways to reduce bills.

And one way to cut costs is lowering the temperature of your washing machine when cleaning clothes and bedding. But many may be concerned about the safety of lower temperatures - is it hygienic and will it still kill off bacteria?

Fortunately, experts have issued some top tips, with one suggesting a specific laundry cleanser ensures "99 per cent of bacteria is killed", reports The Express.

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